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GYPSY AND BROWN-TAIL MOTHS. 



[Jan. 



thus scouted were both benefited by the work which was done. 

 We have found it much easier to handle small infestations thus 

 found than the larger colonies reported to this office by people 

 who have been annoyed by the pest. In nearly all cases the in- 

 festations were located in orchards and decayed apple trees. 



The following tovms were found to be infested by the gypsy 

 moth : — 



It was also deemed advisable to scout the main road from 

 Worcester to Springfield, and infestations were found in Warren, 

 Palmer and Springfield. The main road leading to Hartford 

 from Springfield was scouted as far as the Connecticut line, 

 nothing being found outside of Springfield. Also, following 

 up the Connecticut valley on the main highways, one egg 

 cluster was found, in Greenfield. The State highway leading 

 from Springfield to Westfield and Huntington was also in- 

 spected, but nothing was found. The following towns were 

 inspected, but no gypsy moth infestations were found : — 



The policy of this office will be to continue the scouting opera- 

 tions on a small scale the coming year, especially in towns located 



